PODCAST: Independent Contractor Rule Could ‘Spell Trouble’ for Industry
With the workforce shortage still hampering the roofing industry, it’s no surprise that contractors reported an increase of 30% in subcontractor use this past year, citing labor costs and the inability to find workers among the reasons.
However, the Department of Labor’s new rulemaking on independent contractors versus employees could make this practice more difficult going forward, with a rule that will likely favor unions and be more restrictive.